Pain Management Doctor in Novi, MI
Physician-led, non-operative pain care
Pain management in physical medicine and rehabilitation focuses on finding the source of pain and improving how you function day to day, without surgery. Dr. Evangelista is board certified in both Pain Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Treatment plans are built around your goals and may combine several approaches, such as physical therapy, targeted injections and guidance on activity. Options are considered after an evaluation; no single procedure is right for every type of pain.
Conditions commonly evaluated
People with neck and back pain, herniated discs, sciatica and other radiating nerve pain, arthritis, sports and work injuries, and pain after an auto accident are among those commonly evaluated.
How it works
- A comprehensive physiatric assessment of your history, exam findings, imaging and how pain affects your daily activities.
- An explanation of the likely source of your pain and the options for treating it.
- A plan that may include on-site physical therapy and, when appropriate, injection procedures.
- Regular follow-up to measure progress in function and adjust the plan.
Physician-led care in Novi
Treatment at Excel Physical Medicine and Rehab is provided under the direction of Dr. Augustus (Peter) Evangelista, who is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in Pain Medicine. Treatment plans can include on-site physical therapy in Novi.
Verify this physician's specialty and practice address in the Corewell Health directory or Trinity Health Michigan directory.
Common questions
- Is pain management only about injections?
- No. Injections can help with some conditions, but the goal of physiatry is better function. Plans commonly include exercise or physical therapy and changes to daily activities, with procedures used when they fit.
- Do I need a referral?
- Requirements depend on your insurance plan. Call 248.624.5176 to check before your visit.
- What does a pain management physiatrist do?
- A physiatrist is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. The evaluation looks at the source of pain, movement, function and how symptoms affect everyday activities. Care may include rehabilitation and, when appropriate, non-operative procedures.
- Does Excel PM&R evaluate sciatica and radiating nerve pain?
- Sciatica, herniated discs and neck or back pain that radiates into a limb are among the conditions discussed on this site. A physician evaluation helps determine whether physical therapy, a procedure or another approach may be suitable.
- How do I know if this treatment is right for me?
- Every treatment plan at Excel Physical Medicine and Rehab starts with a comprehensive physiatric assessment. Dr. Evangelista reviews your history, examines how the problem affects your function, and discusses whether this option makes sense alongside alternatives such as physical therapy.
This page is general patient education, not medical advice. Whether a treatment is appropriate for you is decided after an in-person evaluation. For emergencies, call 911.
Schedule a consultation
Start with a comprehensive physiatric assessment at our Novi office.